Aiken Standard: 2011-2012 Advertising Package

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RetailRATECARD2011A. OPEN RATE:

$23.37 Daily $24.08 Sunday/Holiday*

B. MONTHLY RATE AGREEMENTS: (based on 12 month agreements)

MONTHLY MINIMUM DAILY SUNDAY/HOLIDAY*

20 $16.13 $17.14

50 $14.95 $15.94

100 $13.98 $14.88

200 $12.41 $13.69

350 $12.18 $12.95

500 $11.45 $12.19

1,000 $10.92 $11.58

(Add 3% for six month agreement, add 6% for three month agreement)

C. ANNUAL BULKRATE AGREEMENTS:

ANNUAL DAILY SUNDAY/HOLIDAY*

100 $18.42 $19.82

300 $17.33 $18.76

600 $16.13 $17.49

1,000 $14.89 $16.35

2,500 $13.63 $14.97

5,000 $12.95 $14.29

7,000 $12.33 $13.63

10,000 $11.92 $12.75

20,000+ $10.63 $11.82

*Holidays include New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,

Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

D. DISCOUNTS

Frequency Discounts25% off second, 50% off third through seventh ad during a 7 day

period (no copy changes can be allowed)

Anniversary DiscountsLet theAiken Standard help your business celebrate itsanniversary. Once a year, your half page or full page anniversarycelebration ad will receive these discounts:

Half page 30% - Full page 50%Discounts also apply to color. No other discounts apply to space.

Courtesy Discounts

Advertisers with a signed retail or preprint contract on file in theAiken Standards business office may run classified display ads ata discounted rate without signing another agreement.

Classified Display Courtesy Rate

$14.73 Daily, $15.42 Sunday/Holiday

Non-Profit Organization/Church/Charity Rate*

$16.13 Daily, $17.14 Sunday

* Political and special interest groups do not qualify.

E. STAR/STANDARD COMBO

Reach Aiken area homes by picking up your Star ad in the

Aiken Standard.

Retail Rate: Aiken Standard $11.25, The Star $5.25

Classified Rate: Aiken Standard $8.75, The Star $4.20

Ask your representative for more information.

All rates net 30 days.

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TV, TMC and PREPRINTRATE CARD

2011

Aiken Standard

TV WEEK

V Week is a weekly television listing tabloid magazine deliveredch Sunday with the Aiken Standard. Advertising is available for

-, 26- and 52-week agreements.

emium Positions:

ont Page Strip $190ack Page (Full Color) $375ull Page (Page 3) $250

STANDARD LINKTMC

SHOPPER - DIRECT MAILEDandard Link is a total market coverage shopper that is deliverednon-subscribers in the following Zip Codes: 29801 Aiken, 29803ken, 29805 Aiken, 29809 New Ellenton, 29839 Montmorenci,850 Vaucluse and 29856 Windsor.

emium Position (front and back page) rates:

OPEN 13 week

alf Page Front $600 $540 Add Full Color for $160

alf Page Back $500 $440 Add Full Color for $160

uarter Page $260 $230 Add Full Color for $80

ghth Page $160 $130 Add Full Color for $40

ded Value: Your same premium position ad will run one time Monday-Thursday FREE in

Aiken Standard in the same week.

side Page Rates:

pen Rate $5.25 per inch

Week Rate $4.73 per inch

Week Rate $4.20 per inchWeek Rate $3.94 per inch

cial pickup rate for Aiken Standard advertisers of $3.00 per inch.

MC Pre-Print Rates (per thousand)

OPEN 12X 24X 36X 52X

l Inserts $36 $35 $34 $33 $31

PRE-PRINT RATESAll pre-printed inserts will be charged on the basis of the size osection and then billed according to the current circulation nee

for complete coverage:

Pre-Print Advertising Rates (Per thousand)

OPEN 12X 24X 36X

Single Sheet(8.5 x 11) $36 $35 $34 $33

Std Tab Book

2 4 8 $47 $46 $45 $44 4 8 16 $58 $56 $53 $51

6 12 24 $60 $57 $54 $53

8 16 32 $64 $61 $58 $56

10 20 40 $67 $64 $61 $59

12 24 48 $69 $66 $64 $62

14 28 56 $72 $68 $65 $63

16 32 64 $75 $71 $68 $66

Pre-print are accepted Tuesday thru Sunday. Call for Monday availabililty.

Pre-print quantities less than full run add $3.00 per thousand. Pre-print contracts available upon request. Pre-print rates can be zoned by zip code with a 5,000 minimum insertion. Pre-prints must be delivered in skids or boxes, one week prior to date of insertio

Insert deliveries are accepted at 326 Rutland Dr., NW, Aiken, SC, Monday-Frida8:30 am-4:30 pm. All pre-prints are to be shipped prepaid.

Minimum pre-print size accepted is 3.5 by 5. Maximum folded size is 10.5 by Single Sheet inserts should be a minimum of 70lb Paper Stock. Pre-prints do not apply to ROP or classified contract commitments. Reservations for pre-printed section should be made at least a week in advance.


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ClassifiedRATECARD2011A. OPEN RATE:




30 $14.73 $15.42

60 $14.27 $15.09

100 $13.22 $13.97200 $12.68 $13.00

350 $11.53 $12.20

500 $10.55 $11.19

1,000 $9.04 $9.61




350 $15.89 $16.47

700 $14.73 $15.50

1000 $13.98 $14.82

2,000 $13.05 $13.83

8,000 $11.53 $12.24

10,000 $10.54 $11.20

15,000 $9.04 $9.61

20,000+ $8.30 $8.80

*Holidays include New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,

Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

D. DISCOUNTS


periodNo copy changes can be allowed.

Anniversary Discounts

Let theAiken Standard help your business celebrate itsanniversary. Once a year, your half page or full page anniversarycelebration ad will receive these discounts:

Half page ....... 30% Full page 50%Discounts also apply to color. No other discounts apply to space.

Courtesy Rates

Advertisers with a signed classified display contract onfile in theAiken Standards business office may run classifieddisplay ads at a discounted rate without signing anotheragreement.

Display Courtesy Rate$15.21 Daily, $16.18 Sunday/Holiday


Aiken Standard

General


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ClassifiedRATECARD2011A. OPEN RATE:




30 $9.37 $9.99

60 $9.02 $9.63

100 $8.65 $9.23200 $7.85 $8.46

350 $7.14 $7.64

500 $6.42 $6.88

1,000 $5.65 $6.03




350 $9.83 $10.51

700 $9.54 $10.08

1000 $9.18 $9.71

2,000 $8.27 $8.79

8,000 $7.51 $8.01

10,000 $6.30 $6.73

15,000 $5.93 $6.34

20,000+ $5.59 $6.01*Holidays include New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor

Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

D. DISCOUNTS


periodNo copy changes can be allowed.

Anniversary Discounts

Let theAiken Standard help your business celebrate itsanniversary. Once a year, your half page or full page anniversarycelebration ad will receive these discounts:

Half page ....... 30% Full page 50%Discounts also apply to color. No other discounts apply to space.

Courtesy Rates

Advertisers with a signed classified display contract onfile in theAiken Standards business office may run classifieddisplay ads at a discounted rate without signing anotheragreement.

Display Courtesy Rate$15.21 Daily, $16.18 Sunday/Holiday


Aiken Standard

Real Estate


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STAR

RATECARD20

11THE

North Augusta

R.O.P RATES

A. OPEN RATE: $7.3412x/year $6.82

25x/year $6.52

36x/year $6.04

52x/year $5.25

B. BULKRATE:500/year $6.82

1,000/year $6.52

2,000/year $6.04

4,000/year $5.25

C. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION/CHURCH/CHARITY RATE*

$5.25/column inch *Political and special interest groups do not qualify

E. STAR/STANDARD COMBO

Reach Aiken area homes by picking up your Star ad in theAiken Standard.

Retail Rate: Aiken Standard $11.25

The Star $5.25

Classified Rate: Aiken Standard $8.75

The Star $4.20

Ask your representative for more information.

PRE-PRINTED INSERTS

3,800 pieces are required

Single Sheet: $35.00 CPM

4-pg. std., 8-pg. tab, 16-pg. book: $50.00 CPM



10-pg. std., 20-pg. tab, 40-pg. book:$60.00 CPM

12-pg. std., 24-pg. tab, 48-pg. book:$61.00 CPM

CLASSIFIEDS

Classified display, private party $6.15

Classified display, commercial $6.65

All above rates net 30 days.

NATIONAL RATES

National R.O.P.: $8.57

National classified display: $7.79

NATIONAL COLOR RATESBlack plus one color: $120

Black plus two colors: $210

Black plus three colors: $290

Can use 15% discount on National Rates.


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RETAIL COLOR

BY-THE-INCH RATES

BLACK+1 BLACK +2 FULL

5 to 10 $3.01 $4.45 $5.94

11 to 30 $2.72 $3.97 $5.40

31 to 60 $2.45 $3.59 $4.89

61 to 90 $2.21 $3.13 $4.31

91 to 120 $1.88 $2.83 $3.84

DEADLINES FOR

PUBLICATION

PUBLICATION SPACEAND PROOF

DAY DEADLINE

MONDAY WEDNESDAY 5PM

TUESDAY THURSDAY 5PM

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY 5PM

THURSDAY MONDAY 5PM

FRIDAY TUESDAY 5PM

SATURDAY WEDNESDAY 5PM

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 5PM

HOME HUNTER TUESDAY 5PM

TV WEEK FRIDAY NOON(1 WEEKPRIOR)

STAR (THURSDAY) FRIDAY 5PM

STANDARD LINKTMC TUESDAY 5PM(1 WEEKPRIOR)

*Proof Policy - One proof will be furnished on

requested. Proofs cannot be sent out when copy is re

after deadline. Corrections cannot be guaranteed on

returned after deadline. Proofs are furnished on

correction of typographical errors, not deviation

original copy. If the advertiser does not provide sp

original copy, the layout produced by the adver

salesperson will be considered as original copy.

advertiser changes original copy or layout, or adds addi

or different copy or illustrations, there will be a char

extra composition. Proofs furnished to advertisers mbe produced, photographed, televised or otherwise

public prior to publication in the newspaper.


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AD DIRECTOR SPECIALMonthly: Full, Half & Quarter Page Program

Full Page Program:Retail (126) Classified (189)

4-Pages $835 per ad6-Pages $775 per ad

8-Pages $690 per ad

1/2 Page Program: Retail (60-63) Classified (90-94)

4-1/2 Pages $450 per ad

6-1/2 Pages $410 per ad8-1/2 Pages $375 per ad

1/4 Page Program: Retail (30-32) Classified (40-46)




All ads must run within 30 days.

Rates are per insertion Example: 4-pages per month at $835 per ad.

Color discount of 50% off of rate card rate if available

Publisher reserves the right to cancel this program without notice.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Plan Month

___________________________________________________________________________________

Name of account Account number

___________________________________________________________________________________

Authorizes signature for account Aiken Standard rep.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Aiken Standard Advertising Director Date

Failure to fulfill contract will result in the account being rate adjusted to the earnedcontract rate as published in the current Aiken Standard rate card.


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___________________________________________________________________________________

Name of account Account number

___________________________________________________________________________________

Authorizes signature for account Aiken Standard rep.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Aiken Standard Advertising Director Date

Failure to fulfill contract will result in the account being rate adjusted to the earned contractrate as published in the current Aiken Standard rate card.

Limited Time Special

Four 16 Ads

Only $92 per adMonday through Saturday

All ads must run within 30 days

Ads can run Sunday for $110 per ad

All ads must be the same

All ads will run ROP - no placement restrictions allowed No copy changes allowed

Ads will not count toward contract fulfillment


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Real Estate - Home Hunter & Aiken Home Book

Whether youre in the market for a home or just looking,

HOME HUNTER &

AikenHome Bookare YOUR real estate guides!HOME HUNTERis a weekly local real estate

guide featuring informative and colorful

local news and features of particular interest

to homeowners, home and real estate buyers,

sellers and real estate professionals. HOME

HUNTERis available in the Sunday edition of

the Aiken Standard.

Aiken Home Book is a bi-monthlypublication featuring Aiken area real estate.

Aiken Home Book is available at realestate offices and free rack locations.

For more information or to reserve

space in one of these upcoming

sections, contact your Account

Representative or call 803-648-2311

Aiken Home BookFull Page ........................................ $250Each Additional Full Page ........... $225Half Page ........................................ $1401/4 Page ............................................ $80

1/8 Page ............................................ $50Cover Page ..................................... $195Premium Ad Placement .. $25 per page

Home HunterB&W* Full Color* Open Rate

Full Page ..............$288 ...............$431.25 ....................$5751/2 Page ................$165 ....................$248 ....................$3301/4 Page ................$100 ....................$150 ....................$200

1/8 Page ..................$50 ......................$75 ....................$125OPEN HOUSES (black & white) ....... $35 per unit

COVER PRICE (full color) ..............................$250

BACK COVER POSITION (full color) ..........$600

*Black & White and Full Color rates based on a 12 month contract


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Monthly Special Sections

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

COMMUNITY

HarborChaseLowcountry boil.

Page7

INSIDE

FEATURE

Camellia Daze.Page2

By:MidgeRothrock

Wonderfulthingskeephappening fromthegenerosity ofpeopleinthistown. Whetheritis tofillneedsand raisehopes

by hostingfestivals, golftournaments, helping tobuildand repairthings, servingmeals, coaching, teachingormentoring, orotherworthycauses, thereisa refreshingwillingnesstohelp, to domore.

Thismonth, forexample,theDecember14, 2010edition oftheAiken Standardfeatured a front-pagestorywritten by RobNovitentitledOutofAfrica, detailing alife-changing triptaken bya formerAikenite, ChristyBagby, with Young Life.

On January 21-23, 2011,therewillbe thefourthMissionsImpactCelebrationheldat St. JohnsUMC.Missionarieswillbepresentfromten Local, fourRegionaland eightInternationalMissions. You can comeandtalk withthemyourself, ifyoud like. ThescheduleofSt. JohnsMIC isavailableon theirwebsiteat www.stjohns-umc.orgorby calling648-6891.

When Jan Gilbertmovedto Aiken fromFlorida, she

broughta passionto mobilizeand connectwithmissionaries.

Through herenergy,Jan gotmany folksinvolved in theGlobalImpactCelebrationsatSt. Johnsand otherareachurches, working closelywith TheMission Society,whereshenow servesontheirBoard. Historically,many churchesdo thingsformissions, butitissometimesata distance. Connecting

directly iswhatmakes thingpersonaland changeshearts.

Asan example, afterhavingmetand spending valuabletimewith thefounderof LifeforChildren, six women fromAiken becamecommitted totheneedsof HIVorphansinKenya. Ofcourse, anyonewho hasseen thepicturesofrag-tag streetchildren with

distended belliesand big eyeshasfeltthat tug to help. Butitcan befleeting. Writethecheck. Thinkaboutitlater. Soremote fromourdailylifestyles.

Thisisstory ofthreepeoplewho instead took itverypersonally: Mary LouWallace, CharlotteHolly andFrancesOsteen. They areallmothers, wives, neighbors,

busy women with careers.And, theirstory iscompelling.

In thesummerof 2010,threeAiken women decided totravelto Kenya, an equatorialcountry on theeastern edgeofAfrica, to spend twelvedaysworking closely with theLifeforChildren Mission.

Whatinthe worldwere theythinking?Whatdid theirfamiliesthink?

First-timeattendeesto LifeforChildrensBibleCamp andMission wereCharlotteHollyand Mary Lou Wallace, joined

by veteransFrancesOsteen,along with herhusband, John.Theirhostwas MichaelOumaAgwanda, a Wachara nativewho founded and headsupLifeforChildren Mission.Themain baseisin Kisumu,a lowerelevation than

Nairobi. Michaelispart oftheMethodistGlobalMinistriesinKisumu and Wachara, whichisin theBush. Hehasbeena welcomevisitorto Aiken

SeeKenya,page8

Three women at The Well

LIVING

Nutritionadvice from

Cynthia Catts.Page5

Mary LouWallace (right)witha Kenyanwoman.

JANUARY2011INSIDE

TomYoungi s keeping

youinformedPAGE 2

Jefferson Elementary

Christmas programPAGE 7

Heights Churchdelivers shoeboxes

PAGE 5

nkeeping withtradition,SecurityFederal BanksLooneyTunes Savings

Club makes acontributionto theSalvation Armyagainthis year.For everydepositmadeat thein-schoolLooneyTunes banks duringa5 week campaign,SecurityFederal Bank donates $1totheSalvationArmy AngelTreeChristmas AssistanceProgram.This year thestudents wereexcited abouthelpingothers out who are

inneed this holidayseason.Throughthe savings effortsofthe children,SecurityFederal Bank donated $275to theAikenand ColumbiaChapters inSouthCarolinaas well as theAugusta,GeorgiaChapter.

TheLooney TunesSavings Club is for childrenbirththrough11yearsold.Accounts canbesetup at anySecurityFederalBank locationor oneof

thefollowingElementarySchools: East Aiken,Millbrook,NorthAugusta,Merriwether,JD Lever,Oakwood Windsor,Aiken,NorthAiken,Greendale,Chukker Creek,Byrd,

Warrenville,Jefferson,Gloverville,Clearwater,Redcliffe,Busbee,Pineview,PineGrove,Lexington,NewProvidence,Red Bank,SaludaRiver,Claude Taylor,Loganor Brennen.

Looney Tunes Savings Club

Donates To Salvation Army

I

Pictured are (L-R): Bugs Bunny ofthe LooneyTunes Savings Club -Brenda Bryant, SecurityFederal Bank LooneyTunes Representative- BarryAdams, SecurityFederal BankSenior Vice President- Captain

Repass ofthe Aiken Salvation Army.

monthly

Wednesday, December 15, 2010Newsand Information forCommunitieson theRidge

FROM THEMAYORS DESK

TheTownCouncilmetinregularsessiononDec.6atTownHall.PresentwereMayorAsbill,CouncilmenBobNelson,andCapers

Asbill;absentwereCouncilwomanGenev aHarrisandCouncilmanCharlesPatterson.Thecouncilheard

andadoptedthesecondreadingofOrdinanceNo.2010-08,anordi-nancetoamendanunnumberedordinanceadoptedbytheTownofRidgeSpringTownCouncilonJune6,1988,prohibitingtheroam-

ingatlargeof dogswithinthecorporatelimitsofRidgeSpring.ThisordinanceistoestablishfeestoredeemadogthathasbeenimpoundedbytheTown.Thefirstoffenseis$25,secondoffenseis$50,andthirdoffenseis$100.Inaddition,astheTownhascontractedwithathirdpartytoimpoundthedog;itwillbetheresponsibilityoftheownertopaywhateverimpoundfeeschargedbythethird-partycontractorfortheredemption

oftheimpoundedanimal.AnyoneviolatingtheprovisionsofTownCodepertainingtotheimpoundmentofdogsshallbesubjecttobeingprosecutedunderthemisdemeanorstatuesoftheSouthCarolinaStateCodeandfinedanamountnottoexceed$500orimprisonedforaperiodup to30days.Thisordinancehasbecomenecessary

becauseofthelargenumberof dogsroam-ingthetown.Someof thesedogsarehugeanimalsandcouldeasilykillanotherani-malorharma childoradult.Accordingtoourordinances,adogmust beidentifiedbyacollar,tattooorchip.It mustalsohaveacurrentrabiesshot.Sincewedonot haveadequateimpoundfacilitiestohousedogs,wewillbeusingthe AikenSPCAtohelpwithhousing,andanyoneclaimingan

Please see MAYOR,page 11

MAYOR

PAT ASBILL

CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE

Photos by Harriet Householder

Santaarrivedthisyear onafire truck.Seemorephotoson page3.AyoungboyputsanornamentonthetownsChristmastreeatthegazebo.

Thealmostworn-outexpressiongoesthatmemoriesareprecious.Often,wesayitwhenweretalkingaboutimportantmemo-riesthatnoonecantakeawayfrom us.Per-hapsChristmasisatimetothinkabouthowpreciousarethememoriesofotherswhentheyallowustosharethosememorieswiththem.RidgeSpringresidentsseeminglyhave

littledifficultyrecallingaspecialChristmasmemory,andanumberofthemhavesharedsomeveryspecialstoriesthatallowustoknowthemalittlebetter.DenzielLigons,now17, recallsa

Christmaswhenhewas about9yearsold.Oneoffivechildren,hewasold enoughtoappreciatehowdifficultitwasfor his

parentstograntalltheChristmaswishesofsuchalargefamily.Still,beingonly9,hehadhisdreams,andDenzieldreamedofaNextbike,atrickbikewithchromespokes.Everytimehewenttothestore,hecheckedoutthatbikeandallowedhimselftohopethathewouldgetone.EarlyonChristmasmorning,allthekids

assembledinone room,astheyalwaysdid,towaitfortheirparentstowakeup. Theytiptoedinandoutofthe livingroomtopeekatthepresents,buildingtheirexcite-ment.Whenfinallytheywereallowedtoopentheirgifts,hewasdisappointedthattherewasnobikeforhim.Butthenhisdaddysaid,Yallthinkthis

isallthereis?Comeonoutto thestorageshed!Andthere,amongtheadditional

Please see MEMORIES,page 3

ByBETHPURVISContributor

Memories of Christmas past

Photo by BethPurvis

DenzielLigonsremembershisnewbike.

Seephotosfromthisyears OneTableon page6

FREE

Wagenermonthlycovering wagenerandeastern aikencounty

Photos from the Christmas parade | pgs. 18-19

Wednesday,December 22,2010

FROM THE

MAYORS DESKInafewdays ,theyear2010will

becomehistory,and, asweapproachthismilestone,we welcome2011with

ourfaith,hopeandoptimismthat everyyearcanandwillbea betteryear.Iknowwearefor-tunatetoliveinacommunityin whichmostpeople sharemutualgoals andworktogethertomakegood thingshappen.Ia ppreciatetheopportunitytoserveWagenerand

ourcommunity andlookforward tonextyear,whichpromises tobe aproductiveyearwith manyimprovementstakingshapeandmuchworktobedone.

Thispas tyearwehavecertainlyfelttheeffects ofthe globaleconomics ituationbutnotnearlysobadassomeareashave experiencedthroughouttheUnitedStates.There isa sloweconomicrecoverypredictednationwide in2011,butI thinkfora smalltown,we arealreadyoutofthegate,runninghardand

inthelead.Timewilltellandwewillsee,butfornowourtaskis tomaketheabsolutebes tofwhatwehaveandwhatwemayhavetogainandutilizeallofourresourcesand opportunitiesmostefficiently.

Iwant tothankour communitysschool,churchand allcivic organiza-tionsfortheir strongparticipationinprojectsanda ctivitiesin ourtown.Yourkeeninterest, timeand welcomedcon-tributionshaveresulted inmany positivechangesandim provementsthatare verymuchappreciated.

Also,IwanttothanktheTownofWageneremployees,volunteers andreservesfortheir extremededication andloyaltyto everyoneinour community.

Please see MILLER,page 22

MIKE

MILLER

Busbee artists win ARMC contestSubmittedarticle

ChristmasmeanscelebratingJesusChristsbirthandthe joyofgiving!

Forthethirdyearinarow,aBusbeeElementa-rystudenthasbeen hon-oredtohave theirartworkonthousandsofChrist-masCards.Onceagain,thethirdgrade studentsofAikenCountycompetedintheAiken RegionalMedicalCentersChrist-masCardContest.Thewinningentry,AwayinaManger,isfeaturedontheARMCs2010

ChristmasCards.ShirleyMcIntoshwasexcitedwhenshe sharedthatthe hospitalsentoutmore than2,200ChristmasCardswhichshowcasedStephanieBellsartwork.Inthepast, thedrawingshaveemphasizedSantaClausand thepresentshebrings, theChristmastree,decorations,etc.This year,accordingtoseveralpeople whoviewedtheartworkinthe hospitalcafeteria,manyof thedrawingswerecenteredon familyandthe

nativityscene.StephanieBell stated,Jesusisthereal meaningofCHRISTmas!OnDec.9at6p.m.,Channel6Anchor-

manBradMeans wastheMasterof

Please see CHRISTMAS,page 21

STEPHANIEBELL1stplacewinner

Submittedphoto

NathanFarrwonsecondplace inARMCsChristmasCardcontest.Pictured withNathanareleftto right- LynnFarr( Nathansmom) ,MarciaLeeBliz z ard,Ro seMarshallandCarlosMilanes.

WSHS rifle team wins championshipBy:Maxie Joye,CommanderTheWagener-SalleyHighSchoolJROTC

RifleTeamwon theAikenCountyRifleChampionshiponSaturday,Dec.11 atNorthAugustaHighSchool.TheWar Eaglesdefeatedeightother teamstoclaim thecham-pionshipandseta newleaguerecord byscoring2140pointsout of2400in themarks-manshipmatch.

Theteamwas ledbyAmber WilliamsandAlexiHenrywho finishedfirstandthirdrespectivelyinthe individualscoring.Also,congratulationstoMichaelFrostand DebbieTaylorwhoshotan individualbestwithascoreof535 and520respectivelyout of600.

Please see RIFLE TEAM,page 22

Submittedphoto

WSHS RifleTeamdisplaysc h a m p i o n -ship trophyand plaque.From left,Alexi Henry,Cody Miller,MichaelFrost,DebbieTaylorand AmberWilliams.

MATURE TIMESAiken has an active population ofretirees, 55 years and up, enjoying

the benefits of choosing Aikenas their retirement spot. A readerfavorite, Mature Times features allLOCAL material focusing on theaccomplishments of our retirees.

Mature Times publishes thelast Wednesday of each month.

Deadline is 2 weeks prior.Tabloid Distribution: 16,800

MIDLAND VALLEY MONTHLYThis section contains community,school and church news coveringthe Valley area. Stories includeguest commentaries: Rep. Tom

Young keeping you informed aboutgovernment issues and Pastor

Lynn Kirkland teaches of love, faithand hope. Midland Valley Monthlypublishes the 2nd Wednesday of

each month. Deadline is 2weeks prior.

Tabloid Distribution: 5,000

RIDGE SPRING MONTHLYRIdge Spring is a growing

community right outside of AikenCounty. With antiques and great

food, Ridge Spring serves asa perfect day trip. The Ridge

Spring Monthly publishes the 3rdWednesday of each month.Tabloid Distribution: 3,300

WAGENER MONTHLYWagener is a thriving community

in Eastern AIken County - theWagener Monthly gives you direct

contact with this community.Publishes the last Wednesday of

each month.Tabloid Distribution: 4,000

COMMERCE REPORTMonthly publication for theGreater Aiken Chamber of

Commerce. Very well readproduct, perfect for business tbusiness marketing. Publishe

the last Thursday of eachmonth. Must be a GACC

member to advertise.Broadsheet Distribution: 17,00

For these rate cards please email our Advertising Director, Dee Taylor at

[email protected] or call 803.644.2371

CHAMBER

Produced by theNorth Augusta ChamberofCommerce JANUARY2011

ConnectionBUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY HERITAGE

406West AvenuePO Box 6246

NorthAugusta,S.C.29861

VOICE: 803.279.2323FAX: 803.279.0003

E-MAIL/WEBSITE:[email protected]@[email protected]

OUR

MISSIONTheGreater NorthAugusta Chamber

ofCommerceadvocatesfor the

businesscommunityandprovidesopportunitiesforbusiness

engagementsandgrowth.

OUR

VISIONBy2010,the

GreaterNorthAugusta ChamberofCommerce willbea community

catalystpromotingcollaborationandpartnershipsthat

maintainapositivebusiness

environmentandenrichthecommunitysqualityoflife.

JANUARYSTRAIT

1stC HAR

ACTER

FIRSTCHARACTER

Enthusiasm:The

inward strength to

withstand stressand

do my best.

Return to Bethlehemwas held this year atGrace United MethodistChurch on December

1st-the 4th. King Herodwas portrayed by ourMayor, Lark Joneswith an outstanding

supporting cast.Wonderful

experience for those inattendance.

Return to Bethlehem

TheNorth Augusta

ChamberofCommerces

ChristmasDrop-In washeld

on December7th attheArts& HeritageCenterfrom

5-7pm. BerrysFloraland

Catering wasourCaterer

forthisevent. Serverswere

Ambassadors, Andy Max-

well, Sean Egan and Marcus

Covar, PatAltman, Morena

Anderson. Kathy William-son and JillBlair. Greeters

wereRechelleDallas, Kay

Benitez, Susan Lacy , Ra-

chelFranklin and GeneFox.

Food waswonderfuland

refreshmentsenjoyed by all

who attended.

Everyoneenjoyed themusicand theFireplace

thatseemed to warmout

heartsfortheChristmas

Season.

Christmas Drop-In

AS12-406992

AS12-

407002

AS05-413652

NA CHAMBER CONNECTIOMonthly publication for the

Greater North AugustaChamber of Commerce. The

Chamber Connection is acommunity catalyst promotingcollaboration and partnership

that maintain a positivebusiness environment andenriches the communitys

quality of life. Publishes thelast Thursday of the month.

Broadsheet Distribution: 4,00

U.S.PostagePAID

PermitNo.210Augusta, GA

Non-ProfitOrg.

Division ofStrategic SupportMedicalCollegeofGeorgiaAugusta, Georgia 30912

beeper

beeperVol20 No25 Wednesday,December15,2010News andInformationfortheMCG community

ByStacey Hudson

A patientatthe MCGHealthMedicalCenter, amemberoftheCherokeeNation, recently madeaone-of-a-kind request. Thewoman,whobelieved thatwellness isspiritualas wellas physical, asked

tohold ahealing ritualspecific toherheritage.

Itwas a perfectlearning oppor-tunity in culturalcompetency.

Wewanttogiveour studentsthetools toeffectively interactwith

PhilJonesphoto

Luncheon servesup QEP video

Dr.ShelleyMishoe,associateprovostanddirectoroftheQualityEnhancementPlan,presentstheQEPinformationalvideoandparameters.

ByToni Baker

JeanetteK. Balotin, anadminis-tratorand facilitatorwithnearly 20years ofexperienceonthelead-ership team oftheUniversity ofMaryland SchoolofMedicine, hasbeennamed chiefofstaff tothepresidentofGeorgias healthscienceuniversity.

Balotinwillserveas akeymemberoftheleadership team ofDr. RicardoAzziz, presidentoftheMedicalCollegeofGeorgiaand CEOoftheMCG HealthSystem, Inc., toadvancetheuniversitys missionofhealthsciences education, discoveryand service. Inadditiontowork-ing closely withMCG leadership,faculty, staffand students tohelpadvisethepresidentand toexecutepriorities, shewilloverseetheenter-prises communicationfunctions.

Jeanettebrings toouruniver-sity obvious skillas afacilitatoratatimeof unprecedented activity,

Azzizsaid. Shewillhelp us pulltogetherthemany, rapidly movingpeopleand parts thatwillpropeltheuniversity toits rightfulplaceinthehealthsciences.

Balotinserved as theUniversityofMaryland SchoolofMedicineas-sistantdeanforprograms and plan-ning, chiefofstaffand directorofgovernmentrelations beforejoiningMCG this month. Shewas assis-tanttothe deanfrom 1992-99. Shehas managed theschools strategicplanning process, helped leadershipunits setand accomplishprioritiesand helped develop and implementpolicies and procedures.

Shehas additionalexperienceingovernmentrelations and commu-nications, maintaining relationshipsacross themedicalschoolcampusand hospitalas wellas withthecommunity, alumni, donors andlawmakers. Balotinhelped develop

Balotin to serve as chief ofstaff for MCG president

JeanetteK.Balotinwillserveaschiefofstafffor MCG

PresidentRicardoAzziz.BalotinwaspreviouslywiththeUniversityofMarylandSchoolofMedicine.

ByJennifer Hilliard Scott

A nationalsearchis underwayforanMCG HealthSystem executivevicepresidentforclinicalaffairs.

Thenew positionwilloverseethehealthsystems clinicaloperations,including ambulatory careand Phy-sicians PracticeGroups clinics. Thepositionis theclinicalcounterpartoftheacademic enterprises provostand executivevicepresidentfor

academic affairs. ThepositionwillreporttoDr. RicardoAzziz, boardchairman, presidentofMCG andCEOofthe HealthSystem.

TheMCG HealthSystem BoardofDirectors approved thesearchduring aDec. 2 meeting, wherethey alsoapproved members oftheboards Planning and DevelopmentCommittee. They are: MCG HealthSystem Board of Directors membersWalterDukes and Regents C. Thom-

as Hopkins and William DinkH.NeSmithJr.; Dr. J. David Allen, anAtlantadentistand pastpresidentoftheGeorgiaDentalAssociation;Dr. BenCheek, aColumbus, Ga.,obstetricianand gynecologistandMCG alumnus; DougDuncan, vicepresidentofManagementAnaly-sis and Utilization, Inc., ahumanresource, staffingand outsourcing

Search under way for MCG HealthSystem executive vice president

Issue X-Ray

MCG is a tobacco-free campus

SeeBalotin,page4

SeeQEP,page10

SeeSearch,page12

BEEPERReach every GHSU physician, nurse,

professor, student and employee. The Beeperis published bi-weekly on Wednesday.

Tabloid Distribution: 8,750


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Special Sections

WEDDING PLANNER

Publishes

January

BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY

Publishes

February

and

August

TRIPLE CROWN

Publishes

March

SHOPPING & DINING GUIDE

Publishes

April

SUMMER FUN GUIDE

Publishes

April

TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL

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May

READERS CHOICE

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June

MAGAZINE BOOKLET MAGAZINE

BOOKLET BROADSHEET

TABLOID BROADSHEET

MEDICAL DIRECTORY

Publishes

May

MAGAZINE

SENIOR EXTRAVAGANZA

Publishes

September

TABLOID

DISCOVER AIKEN COUNTY

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September

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Publishes

October

MAGAZINE TABLOID

GiveaGift totheEntireCommunity

SponsoredbytheGreaterAikenChamberofCommerce

SaturdayDecember11, 2010

SHOP LOCAL

Publishes

December

NIGHT SANTA CAME TO AIKEN

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December

FACT BOOK

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December

TABLOID TABLOID MAGAZINE

HOW TO GUIDE

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June

TABLOID

includes event andspecial section


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6x21

10.625 x 213x5

5.25 x 5

4x15

7.042 x 15

3x10

5.25 x 10

2x2

3.458 x 2

2x4

3.458 x 4

2x7.5

3.458 x 7.5

9x21

10.625 x 214x5

4.653 x 5

3x2

3.458 x 2

3x4

3.458 x 4

3x7.5

3.458 x 7.5

6x15

7.042 x 15

4x10

4.653 x 10

full

10 x 10.136

1/2 vertical

4.937 x 10.136

1/4 traditional

4.937 x 5

1/8 horizontal

4.937 x 2.432

RETAIL

1 column ____________ 1.667

2 column ____________ 3.458

3 column ____________ 5.250

4 column ____________ 7.042

5 column ____________ 8.833

6 column ___________ 10.625

CLASSIFIED

1 column ____________ 1.069

2 column ____________ 2.264

3 column ____________ 3.458

4 column ____________ 4.653

5 column ____________ 5.847

6 column ____________ 7.042

7 column ____________ 8.236

8 column ____________ 9.431

9 column ___________ 10.625

BEEPER

1 column ___________ 1.8333

2 column ___________ 3.8333

3 column ___________ 5.8611

4 column ___________ 7.8611

5 column __________ 10.0278

AIKEN HOME BOOK/BOOKLE

Eighth Page ____2.375 x 1.8125

Quarter Page (h) _4.875 x 2.375

Quarter Page (v) __2.375 x 3.75

Half Page (h) _____4.875 x 3.75

Half Page (v) ___2.375 x 7.6318

Full Page ______4.875 x 7.6318

Full Page (bleed) _5.625 x 8.625

STICKY NOTES

2.875 x 2.875

TABLOID SIZE

Sixteenth Page _______________2.406 x 2.432Eighth Page (horizontal)_________4.937 x 2.432Eighth Page (vertical) _____________ 2.406 x 5Quarter Page (horiz./strip) _________ 10 x 2.432Quarter Page (vertical)_________2.406 x 10.136

Quarter Page (traditional) ___________ 4.937 x 5Half(horizontal)_____________________10 x 5Half(vertical) _______________4.937 x 10.136Full ________________________ 10 x 10.136Double Truck _____________20.938 x 10.136

MAGAZINE

Eighth Page (horizontal) _________3.875 x 2.5Eighth Page (vertical) ____________ 1.875 x 5

Quarter Page (horiz./strip) _______7.875 x 2.5Quarter Page (vertical) ______1.875 x 10.1875Quarter Page (traditional) _________ 3.875 x 5Half (horizontal) ________________ 7.875 x 5Half (vertical) _____________3.875 x 10.1875Full (no bleed) _____________7.875 x 10.1875Full (with bleed) ___________ .8.875 x 11.375Center Spread (no bleed) ____16.25 x 10.1875

Center Spread (with bleed) ____17.25 x 11.375

RETAIL

CLASSIFIED

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Contract Number

______________

ADVERTISING CONTRACTAiken Standard P.O. Box 456, 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801 803-648-2311 (phone) 803-649-1404 (fax)

North Augusta Star 106 E. Buena Vista Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841 803-279-2793 (phone) 803-278-4070 (fax)

The Aiken Standard/North Augusta Star is hereby authorized to publish advertising in the following:

Aiken Standard North Augusta Star TMC TV Book Home Hunter Commerce Report

Mature Times Midland Valley Monthly North Augusta Commerce Wagener Monthly

Retail National Retail Classified Help Wanted, General, Other Classified Auto

Classified Real Estate National Classified Small Space Agreement Toma Pre-prints

Other Color (1 color) (2 colors) (full color) - circle color choice

Accepted by _______________________________Date___________

Accepted by _______________________________Date___________

Accepted by _______________________________Date___________

Advertising Account Executive

Sales Manager

Advertising Director

For Newspaper Use Only

Contract Code _______________

Credit Code _________________

Account Number _____________

For a minimum of _______________________________________________________________

Period of Agreement ______________ Beginning Date ____________ Ending Date __________Daily Rate _______________ Sunday/Holiday Rate ________________

Special Conditions ______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Subject to conditions and current rate card.

Advertiser _________________________________________ Account Number _____________

P.O. Box _______________ Street Address __________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code ______________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________ Fax ___________________________________

Authorized by___________________________________________________________________

(By signing I understand and agree to the guidelines)

Title ___________________________________________________________________________

(name) (signature)

(inches/insertions/dollar volume)


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IN CONSIDERATION OF THE AIKEN STANDARD/STAR PUBLISHING THE

ADVERTISING OF THE ADVERTISER, THE ADVERTISER AGREES TO THE

FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. CONTRACT COVERAGE - This agreement

shall cover only the advertising of the firm (TheAdvertiser) signing the agreement, and it shall be

a retail advertiser selling directly to the consumer.

This contract renews automatically each year onthe anniversary date of the signing date at thoserates published in the Aiken Standard current rate

card.2. DEADLINES AND MECHANICAL

REQUIREMENTS - The Aiken Standard publishedschedule of copy and proof deadlines and

mechanical requirements must be met in order toassure publication. Proofs, when submitted, will be

for typographical corrections only. All changes fromproof copy will be charged for on the basis of the

time required to make such changes. See rate cardfor charges.

3. ERROR RESPONSIBILITY - In the event ofan error on the part of The Aiken Standard, it is

understood and agreed that the Aiken Standardshall not be responsible for more than one incorrectinsertion of any advertisement and then only for

the space occupied by the error. In the event of atypographical error advertising goods at less than

the specified price, the Aiken Standard will furnish aletter so worded as to explain said error. The Aiken

Standard shall be otherwise held harmless fromresponsibility thereof.

4. ACCEPTABILITY - The Aiken Standard reservesthe right to revise or reject any advertisement

which it deems objectionable, either because ofsubject matter, illustration, phraseology, or set-

up. The Advertiser agrees to indemnify and saveharmless the Aiken Standard against any and all

loss, damage, cost and expense with the Publisherthat may incur or become liable for by reason of

any and all claims or actions for libel, violation ofright of privacy, plagiarism, copyright infringement

and any and all other claims in connection withadvertising matter published pursuant to the terms

and provisions of this contract, including withoutlimitation the expense and cost of defending any

and all such claims and actions.5. VOLUME - It is expressly understood that the

Advertiser shall use the minimum space agreedupon. If not used as agreed, the charge for space

used shall be adjusted to the applicable rate by theAiken Standard current rate schedule at the end of

the contract term. (Short-rated)

6. DISCOUNT - Non-contract customers shall earn

other discounts based on volume as prescribedin the Aiken Standard current rate card. No other

discounts shall apply, except as outlined in the

current rate card.7. RATE OR DISCOUNT REVISION - The AikenStandard reserves the right to revise rates or

discounts upon 30 days written notice to theadvertiser. If a rate or discount revision is made

which is not acceptable to the advertiser, he maycancel this contract on the effective date such

revision without short-rate penalty charge byfurnishing written notice of cancellation to the Aiken

Standard no later than 15 days prior to this effectivedate. In the event advertiser qualifies for a lower

rate by using space throughout the contract periodas required by a larger contract, Advertiser will earn

a rebate for all linage. Rebates will be calculated atone level above Advertisers current contract level.

Rebate is to be made at the end of the contractterm as a credit against past balance and financecharges. If balance is paid in full advertiser may

request a cash rebate.8. PAYMENT - Payment is due and payable the

15th day of the month following publication. In theevent of failure on the part of the Advertiser to make

payment as required, The Advertiser agrees to paythe cost of collection, including attorneys fees and

cost of collection.9. RATES AND CONDITIONS - The rates and

conditions for advertising under this contract shallbe those shown on the Aiken Standard current rate

card. The rate card, its revisions and successorsshall be part of this contract. Publisher reserves

the right to change advertising rates upon 30 daysnotice and all contracts are accepted subject to this

reservation.10. BANKRUPTCY - In case of the Advertiser filing

bankruptcy, contracts shall become null and voidand all future advertising shall be on a cash with

copy basis at the open rate.11. PAYMENT for advertising shall be made in cash

at the time order is placed, except where credit hasbeen approved in writing. All bills are payable in full

prior to the next billing period. If terms are not met,Publisher may cancel contract and advertiser may

be short-rated.


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326 Rutland Drive NW, Aiken, SC 29801

803-648-2311 Fax 803-649-1404

As part of the Aiken Standards commitment to quality in advertising, we would like to announce our improved

electronic publishing capabilities. The following is a list of requirements that enable us to give you, the

advertiser, the best digital advertising possible. If you have any questions regarding these polices, please feel

free to contact 644-2379 (Lauren Haley) or 644-2403 (Julie Lott).

POLICIES FOR ACCEPTING DIGITAL ADVERTISING

1. PROGRAMS - We are using the following software

Adobe In-Design CS (version 3.0.1)

Adobe Photoshop CS (version 8.0)Adobe Illustrator CS (version 11.0.0)

(newer versions will open documents saved in older versions.)

2. GRAPHICS - When ads contain graphic art, that must be provided with each ad. Graphics should be in valid

pdf, eps, psd, tiff or jpg format. (CMYK process color only and at least 200 dpi.)

FILES CAN BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS.

1. E-mail ad to one of the following addresses,

[email protected]

[email protected]

or to your respective account executives address.2. CD

3. AP Adsend

4. FTP (File Transfer Protocol), call for our FTP information to upload.

3. FONTS - The Aiken Standard maintains a large font library for use in your advertising projects. These fonts

are guaranteed to provide crisp easily readable text in your ad. Should you decide to submit projects that

contain fonts from your own library, these fonts must accompany the job and be valid type 1 postscript. We

cannot guarantee the success of advertising projects that use fonts not in our library. We will, however, make

every reasonable effort to print your custom ad. All fonts and graphics submitted to the Aiken Standard must

be legal property of your organization. Your signature below grants a one time license, for your fonts to be

reproduced with your advertisement in our newspaper.

We look forward to serving you and will make every effort to ensure the best possible reproduction available for

your advertising.

Note: Acknowledgment of these policy requirements is requested by authorization signature.

Please sign and return to

Aiken Standard, Attn: Advertising Department, 326 Rutland Drive NW, Aiken, SC 29801

Company Authorized By

Signature Date

(Please Print)


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Customer AgreementIt is understood and agreed if credit is extended to the above named company or individual that all accounts due andpayable in full when rendered. All accounts are past due on the 25th of the month following publication. Balances past

due 10 or more days are subject to a 1.5% monthly service charge until paid in full. (Annual percentages rate of 18%.) It

is further understood and agreed that no advertisements will be accepted for publication from any company with past due

account. The Aiken Standard retains the right to determine the maximum credit limit and may require payment in advance

above the limit.

Credit InvestigationI/We authorize the Aiken Standard to make or have made whatever credit investigation is necessary now or in the future

and from whatever sources you choose to evalute/reconsider my/our credit, financial standing and/or employment. I/We

understand that from time to time you may receive information concerning me/us from others and I/We authorize you to

share information on my/our account to others seeking such information.

SIGNATURES I/We realize and acknowledge that all the information contained herein is material to the Aiken Standard

considering this application and I/We certify that all statements and information appearing on this application are true and

correct. I/We understand that this application shall remain the property of the Aiken Standard. I/We agree to be bound by

the terms and conditions of this agreement. This agreement is incorporated by reference into this application. I/We, the

undersigned, agree to all statements above and I/We authorize the Aiken Standard to check credit and exchange credit

experience on this account with other creditors and consumer reporting agencies.

Guaranty AgreementIt is agreed on behalf of the proprietorship, partnership, company, and/or corporation (hereinafter the

Advertiser) and the individuals signing this instrument that each of them are jointly and severally liable fo

any and all credit extended by the Aiken Standard whether such credit was obtained by a principal, agent,

employee, or independent contractor of the Advertiser; it is further agreed that the parties to this instrumen

will pay court costs and attorneys fees in the event it is necessary to place this account in the hands of an

attorney for collection for any reason.

If credit is accorded, the undersigned agrees to pay all statements in accordance with the terms of contrac

and rate card.

Applicant Applicant Signature Date

Applicant Applicant Signature Date

(Please Print)

(Please Print)

Applicant Information (Please Print)All blanks must be completed

Date

Firm name

Doing business as (trade name)

Business address

City State Zip

Mailing address

City State Zip

Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Email

Web URL Type of business

Date you started business or assumed control

Is your business part of a franchise Yes No

All invoices paid? Locally Other

Billing Address

City State Zip

How is your business classified?

Sole Proprietorship Corporation

General Partnership Limited Liability Company

Do you have other locations? Yes No

If yes, where?

1. Owner / President / General Partner

Home address

City State Zip Phone ( )

2. 2nd Partner / Vice President

Home address

City State Zip Phone ( )

Bank ReferencePrimary Bank Name Contact

Street Address

City State Phone ( )

Checking Acct. # Saving Acct. #

Loan Acct. #

Checking Acct. # Saving Acct. #

Loan Acct. #

CREDIT REFERENCE (Preferably Media)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

NAME CITY STATE PHONE FAX

Federal I.D. #

ACCOUNT APPLICATION


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Print + Web Audience Readers Reached

About Aiken Standard Readers*What the Aiken Standard delivers

Read Retail ads

Read Advertising inserts

Read Classified ads

Aiken Standard Reader Households

Professional/Managerial

College Degree +

Married

Age 25 to 54

Income $50,000 +

Own Single Family Home

Households with children

Demographics: % of Reader Households # of Reader Households

43,700

85%

82%

77%

17,043

21,850

30,153

28,405

25,783

35,834

17,043

39%

50%

69%

65%

59%

82%

39%

*from Pulse Research/ITZ Belden Study 2011


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AUDITED EVERY OTHER YEAR

AIKEN STANDARD

Aiken (Aiken County), South Carolina

24 months ended June 30, 2010

SunMorning

(Mon.-Sat.)

1. TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION 16,453 15,800

Core Newspaperwithreplica electronic 16,453 15,145

Core Newspaper 15,937 15,145Electronic Editions (See Par. 4) 516 655Other Unique Editions 0 0

Total Average Paid Circulation 16,453 15,800

1A. AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION - Core NewspaperPaid for by Individual Recipients

Home Delivery and Mail 10,614 10,277Single Copy Sales 4,898 3,916

Total Average Paid by Individual Recipient Circulation -Core Newspaper 15,512 14,193

Other Paid Circulation:

Single Copy Sales 0 0Educational Programs 2 382

Employee/Independent Contractor 139 139Third Party Sales 204 311Third Party Sales - Payment made with barter 80 120

Subtotal 425 952

Total Average Paid Circulation - Core Newspaper 15,937 15,145Total Paid Circulation - Electronic Editions 516 655Total Paid Circulation - Other Unique Editions 0 0

TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION 16,453 15,800

Other Audited Circulation (Optional) 0 0

Total Circulation (Optional) 0 0

Days Omitted from Averages None of record None of record


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AIKEN STANDARD ADVERTISING STAF

DEE TAYLOR

Advertising Director803-644-2371

[email protected]

KATHY BOYETTE

Digital Manager

803-644-2349

[email protected]

DIANE DANIELL

Sales Manager803-644-2369

[email protected]

THY CLEVELAND

Account Executive803-644-2362

[email protected]

TYLER CROSBY


[email protected]

RECHELLE DALLAS


[email protected]

BECKY DEAR

Digital Sales & Ma

803-644-237

bdearden@aikenstan

JOE HARTY


[email protected]

STACEY HOLC

Account Execu803-644-237

sholcombe@aikenstan

DEBBIE PRI

Major Accounts Ex803-644-237

dprice@aikenstanda

BERT SCHETTINO


[email protected]

SHARYE WHISENANT


[email protected]

DIANN BELL

Sales Support803-644-2374

[email protected]

LAUREN HA

Graphic Desig803-644-237

lhaley@aikenstanda

MATT SOCHA

mmerical Print, Special

cts and Graphic Designer803-644-2370

[email protected]

JULIE LOTT

Graphic Designer and

Commercial Print803-644-2403

[email protected]

RICHARDENE

BASKETT-JOHNSON

Customer Service803-279-2793

[email protected]

LETITIA JEFFERSON

Classified Manager803-644-2344

[email protected]

JEAN YOUNT

Classified Account Executive803-644-2337

[email protected]


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Credit Application

Aiken Standard326 Rutland Drive NW

Aiken, SC, 29802

Credit Phone: 803-644-2334

Credit Fax: 803-648-6052

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Credit Application

Aiken Standard326 Rutland Drive NW

Aiken, SC, 29802

Credit Phone: 803-644-2334

Credit Fax: 803-648-6052

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Documents

Aiken Standard: 2011-2012 Advertising Package